As a result of successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
1. apply basic biomedical and behavioural knowledge to the measurement and evaluation of various parameters of physical function;
2. appropriately select and correctly demonstrate basic measurement and evaluation procedures used for assessing parameters of physical function; appreciating age, gender and ethical considerations;
3. discuss methodological issues related to basic measurement and evaluation skills used in physiotherapy practice.

This course is a mandatory program component for students in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy program

- Massage: techniques, regional adaptation, and indications/contraindications
- Basic evaluation and measurement procedures used for assessing joint range of motion, including relevant biomechanical concepts, techniques and tools
- Basic evaluation and measurement procedures used for assessing muscle performance, including length, strength and endurance
- Basic evaluation and measurement procedures used for assessing posture, including observation, alignment and common postural presentations
- Basic evaluation and measurement procedures used for assessing cardio-respiratory function, including heart rate, blood pressure and fitness testing
- Considerations of age and gender in the basic evaluation and measurement of various parameters of physical function
- Methodological concepts relevant to measurement, including repeatability, reliability and validity.

PHTY1010

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Nil

Internal Mode

Lecture
Practical
Tutorial

Practical: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term